Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which team was relegated in 1997-98, based on goal difference ?

  1. Coventry City

  2. Middlesborough

  3. Bolton Wanderers

  4. Leicester City
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Explanation

Bolton Wanderers were relegated in the 1997-98 season on goal difference after finishing level on points with 17th-placed Everton. This dramatic conclusion to the season saw Bolton go down despite having the same points as the safe position, highlighting the cruelty of goal difference as a tiebreaker.

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